Lead Primary Engineer - HV

FairPlay Engineering; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Key leadership role in innovative projects

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Zwolle is seeking a Lead Engineer Primary to oversee high-voltage projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical or Power Engineering and proven expertise in high-voltage components. You will design and integrate systems while leading a diverse team in impactful energy solutions. This full-time role offers a chance to influence the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Proven knowledge of high-voltage components like circuit breakers and transformers.
• Solid understanding of electrical networks and power engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate primary high-voltage components and systems.
• Translate functional designs into detailed technical solutions.
• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to ensure project success.

Skills

Technical proficiency in high-voltage components

Knowledge of electrical networks (high voltage)

Proactive analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from FairPlay Engineering

Recruitment Consultant at FairPlay Engineering

Ready to engineer the backbone of tomorrow’s power grids?

This is your opportunity to take the technical lead on complex, high-voltage projects that power the future. We’re looking for a Lead Engineer Primary – High Voltage who’s ready to shape innovative energy infrastructure and contribute directly to a more sustainable world.

About the Company

Our client is a trusted leader in the design, implementation, and management of high-voltage systems. With deep expertise across grid enhancement and renewable integration, they’re driving the shift toward a more energy-efficient and sustainable future. Their innovative approach and technical excellence make them a key player in the energy transition.

What Will You Do?

As Lead Engineer Primary, you’ll be responsible for the design and integration of primary high-voltage components and systems—from concept through execution. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary engineering team and ensure technical excellence across all project phases.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Translating functional designs and customer requirements into detailed technical solutions and project plans
• Designing and verifying integrated high-voltage systems aligned with technical standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and calculations for execution
• Leading both internal and external engineers, ensuring smooth collaboration from basic design to project delivery
• Supporting the Technical Manager in developing detailed execution designs and managing project interfaces
• Identifying design bottlenecks, conducting quality checks, and ensuring optimal technical performance

What Do You Bring?

You’re a driven, technically skilled professional who thrives in complex and high-stakes engineering environments.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Proven knowledge of high-voltage components such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, transformers, and related structures
• A solid understanding of electrical networks (high voltage) and power engineering principles
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical and communication skills
• The ability to translate technical complexity into practical, high-quality engineering outcomes

What Do You Get in Return?

• A key technical leadership role in innovative, high-voltage infrastructure projects
• The chance to work with a respected leader in the energy and grid systems sector
• A collaborative environment that values your technical expertise and personal growth
• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions

Ready to energize the future and lead cutting-edge high-voltage designs? Let’s talk.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting

Location

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands